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NOFAS Awards Benefit May 14th
March 17, 2008 |
The annual NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit, hosted by Tom and Linda Daschle and Senator Lisa Murkowski, is set for the evening of Wednesday, May 14, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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FASD Myths Perpetuated by Media Coverage
February 12, 2008 |
Media education and outreach is an important part of the NOFAS mission. Whenever possible, NOFAS responds to inaccurate media reports about FASD and alcohol and pregnancy. NOFAS also responds as appropriate with criticism or praise to portrayals of the issue in television, movies and other media.
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NOFAS Needs Your Support!
November 19, 2007 |
In 2008 NOFAS will continue to help prevent the leading known cause of birth defects and support families living with FASD through public awareness, advocacy and legislative efforts, marketing and dissemination of the FASD K-12 Curricula, trainings, support groups and more. Please consider making an online contribution of $25 or more, using our secure server, to support these important efforts.
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NOFAS Capitol Hill Reception
November 8, 2007 |
On Tuesday, November 13th, NOFAS is hosting a reception to recognize Senators Johnson (D-SD) and Murkowski (R-AK), and Representatives Kennedy (D-RI) and Ramstad (R-MN), and other sponsors of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders legislation.
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Senators Tim Johnson and Lisa Murkowski Introduce New FASD Bill
October 10, 2007 |
On October 4th, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) introduced Senate bill S. 2141, The Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act. Read more...
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Olgoonik is Our Featured Sponsor
August 31, 2007
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NOFAS is featuring Olgoonik for their generous donation. Read more...
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Addiction Advocate and Presidential Advisor Mike Deaver Dies at 69
August 28, 2007 |
Michael K. Deaver a well-known addiction advocate and former advisor to President Ronald Reagan died August 18th, 2007 of pancreatic cancer.
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United States Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day"
August 6, 2007 |
On July 31st, Senator Murkowski introduced Senate Resolution 285 designation September 9th, 2007 as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day." Click to read the resolution...
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2007 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit
August 3, 2007 |
The 2007 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit reception co-hosted by Senator Lisa Murkowski, former Senator Tom Daschle and Linda Hall Daschle held on June 13 in Washington, D.C. was an enormous success. Read more...
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2007 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit, Hill Day and Affiliates Summit is June 12-13
May 1, 2007 |
The annual NOFAS awards benefit, FASD advocates Hill Day and gathering of affiliates will take place this year on June 12th and 13th in Washington, D.C. Read more...
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NEW MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE
February 5, 2007 |
NOFAS has recently published exciting new materials that will help you in your efforts to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD):
Making a Difference: The FASD Public Awareness Guide and the K-12 FASD Education and Prevention Curricula.
Read on for more information...
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September 9 is International FASD Awareness Day
September 6, 2006 |
FASD Awareness Day 2006 marks the 8th anniversary of the first International FASD Awareness Day. Families, caregivers and advocates from all around the world gathered to raise awareness, so that the world will remember that during the nine months of pregnancy a woman should abstain from alcohol consumption.
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NOFAS Briefs Members of the House of Representatives on the Lifelong Effects of FASD
July 13, 2006 |
On Wednesday, July 19th, The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) hosted a complimentary lunch briefing on the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Senator Byron Dorgan and U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Richard Carmona Receive NOFAS Leadership Awards
June 12, 2006 |
U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan and U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Richard Carmona were honored by the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) at the annual NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit on June 7, in Washington, D.C.
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NOFAS Annual Affiliate Summit, Hill Day and Awards Benefit Set for June 5-7, in Washington, D.C.
April 26, 2006 |
The NOFAS 2006 Leadership Awards Benefit will take place on June 7th at the National Guard Association Hall of States. One Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC (Near Union Station)from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Read more..
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NOFAS Now Accepting Applications for Affiliate Network
April 25, 2006 |
NOFAS is pleased to announce that the 2006 Affiliate Network application process is now open. NOFAS is grateful to several groups across the country that have expressed an interest in the NOFAS Affiliate Network and to all those that have been successful in their efforts to prevent FASD and care for those living with the disability.
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NOFAS Invites You to Join Us for Breakfast on Capitol Hill
April 20, 2006 |
NOFAS is pleased to invite you as our guest to our spring breakfast for donors, benefit steering committee members and prospective supporters.
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Women Under the Influence
February 10, 2006 |
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University released a revolutionary book yesterday, Women Under the Influence, an exhaustive analysis of substance abuse among women and a product of 10 years of research.
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NOFAS Advocacy in 2006
November 21, 2005 |
There are many important challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Collectively, we must reach an increasingly broader audience with messages about alcohol and pregnancy, enhance our understanding of the disorder through science and research, and engage and activate systems of care and services. We must meet the needs of our friends and families living with FASD, encourage greater attention and investment for the cause, and much more.
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Continuing Education Credit Available from the CDC
November 20, 2005 |
The CDC is offering CME/CME-NP/CNE/CEU on the Report "Guidelines for Identifying and Referring Persons with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" MMWR 2005:54(No. RR-11)
Credit is available through October 28, 2007.
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Cards for a Cause: November 10th New York City Fundraiser to Benefit NOFAS
November 7, 2005 |
NOFAS to host Cards for a Cause to raise money to fight Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders at the Battery Gardens Restaurant in New York City.
The first-ever NOFAS New York event will feature four-star cuisine and fantastic live and silent auction items. The top three finishers will win great prizes, including a 32" HD flat screen TV for the winner! Tickets are tax deductible and are $300 to play in the tournament and $150 for dinner guests only.
RSVP at cardsforacause@nofas.org
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Former Senate Leader Daschle to Debut Award-Winning Public Service Announcement at October 28 Press Conference in Beverly Hills
October 11, 2005 |
On Friday, October 28th at 11AM, Senator Tom Daschle, former Majority Leader of the United States Senate, will be joined at the Regent Beverly Wilshire by actress Gina Loring to debut a new Public Service Announcement cautioning women about the risk of drinking alcohol while pregnant. The award-winning PSA was produced by Women in Film's Los Angeles Chapter.
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Senators Lisa Murkowski and Tim Johnson Re-Introduce Legislation on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
September 21, 2005 |
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) along with Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) re-introduced the Advancing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Research, Prevention, and Services Act on Monday, September 19, 2005. This bill was originally introduced by Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in the 108th Congress. Original co-sponsors are Senators Norm Coleman (R-MN), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Chris Dodd (D-CT).
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Recognizes International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day on the Senate Floor
September 6, 2005 |
Caregivers from across the world gathered to raise awareness so that the world would remember International FASD Awareness Day.
Senator Murkowski recognized the founders of this day by saying, "There was a small group of parents who were raising children afflicted with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and these parents set out to change the world. That small group started an online support group which quickly became a worldwide grassroots movement to observe this day.
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September 9th, 2005 to be commemorated as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
August 15, 2005 |
NOFAS is gearing up to observe Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day on September 9, 2005. The ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month has become symbolic of a day that emphasizes on the need for an alcohol free pregnancy.
NOFAS to co-sponsor several community based initiatives and local events in Minnesota, South Dakota, Connecticut and Washington.
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Women to Address Prenatal Alcohol Exposure at North Carolina Summit
July 13, 2005 |
July 15, 2005, Washington, DC - The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) will host 'Hope for Women in Recovery: Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Fetal Alcohol Exposure' on July 20th and 21st in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event will bring together women in addiction treatment, state agency representatives, policymakers and other key stakeholders to educate them on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and to facilitate the creation and enhancement of state systems.
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Public Service Announcement on Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Wins Award
June 29, 2005 |
Washington D.C., June 28, 2005 -
A new television Public Service Announcement cautioning women about the risk of drinking alcohol while pregnant produced by Women in Film's Los Angeles Chapter for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) has won the 2005 Gold Aurora Award.
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Native American Teens To Be Featured At National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Conference
June 20, 2005 |
Tribal Youth From NOFAS-Sponsored Peer Education Program To Present FASD Prevention Messages.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence will convene "Building FASD State Systems" in San Antonio, TX June 20-22, 2005.
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FAS Families Salute Senator Tom Daschle and Linda Hall Daschle
June 3, 2005
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Washington D.C., June 1, 2005 The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) hosted its annual Leadership Awards Benefit on Wednesday, May 18, in Washington, D.C. The event paid tribute to Senator Tom and Linda Daschle for their nearly two decades of continuous commitment and leadership in the fight to prevent alcohol-related birth defects and support families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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NOFAS Gearing Up for its Annual Leadership Awards Benefit and FASD Hill Day
April 25, 2005
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NOFAS will hold its Annual Leadership Awards Benefit on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Honorary Hosts Senator Tom Daschle and Linda Hall Daschle will help honor leaders in the fight to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Coinciding with the Benefit is the Second Annual FASD Hill Day on May 17-18, 2005.
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U.S. House of Representatives Staff Briefed on Preventing the Leading Cause of Mental Retardation: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
April 13, 2005
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A briefing was held for the U.S. House of Representatives and their staff on the prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), our nations leading known cause of mental retardation. The event was held over a complimentary lunch in the Rayburn House Office Building.
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Surgeon General's New Advisory against Women Drinking while Pregnant Wake Up Call for Pregnant Women
March 16, 2005
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WASHINGTON - With the recent update of the 1981 Surgeon General's alcohol advisory against women drinking while pregnant, the call of those fighting for complete abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy is vindicated.
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In Memory of Dave Duncan
March 10, 2005 |
NOFAS joins the FASD community in mourning the passing of our dear friend Dave Duncan. Dave and his wife Janet have been incredible advocates for FASD since their son Michael was diagnosed several years ago. Dave and Janet shared a seat on the Maryland FASD Task Force, and were always willing to volunteer their time and personal story in support of the NOFAS mission.
Please click here for information on making a donation in memory of Dave Dun
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The Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
March 1, 2005
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The Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) recently unveiled its new Web site.
For the FASD Caucus, which was founded in June of 2004, this is the first public tool to link the Congressional members of the caucus to FASD advocates worldwide. The information and materials presented on this site have the full support of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) and other community stake
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NOFAS Advocacy Goals for the 109th Congress
January 28, 2005
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This Congress, NOFAS has a number of ambitious goals concerning legislative initiatives, administration activities, and current practices in the medical fields relevant to FASD. Several of these goals have come from experts in the field, whereas others are direct requests from living with some form of FASD. If these objectives are to be accomplished in the coming two years, NOFAS will need the support of individuals, communities, associations, coalitions, and most of all Congress.
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NOFAS Affiliate Program
January 11, 2005
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WASHINGTON DC On January 11, 2005, NOFAS kicked off the year with the announcement of its new Affiliation Program. Four new affiliates were announced in Washington, Oregon, Connecticut, and Alaska and affiliate agreements with NOFAS' existing three affiliates in Minnesota, South Dakota, and California were reconstituted. These Affiliations will align the objectives of all organizations involved in order to unify the call for prevention, identification
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NOFAS and Metro DC Fudrruckers Partner for International FASD Day
September 9, 2004
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September 9, 2004, is International FASD Day. This day is purposely chosen as the ninth day of the ninth month to symbolize the nine months of pregnancy and the numerous dangers alcohol poses to an unborn child.
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NOFAS Affiliation Program
August 18, 2004 |
Join NOFAS in our efforts to prevent FASD - the leading preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects. We are pleased to announce our Affiliation Program.
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Hope for Women in Recovery National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Hosts Arizona Summit
June 29, 2004 |
WASHINGTON-On June 29 and 30, the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) hosted a two-day summit at the Regency Hyatt in downtown Phoenix, Ariz., to bring women in treatment together with experts in addiction and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), state legislators and state agencies.
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Washington Movers and Shakers to Put Aside Partisan Politics for Good Cause - NOFAS Awards Benefit to Honor Leaders Fighting Against Prenatal Alcohol Use
June 23, 2004 |
The NOFAS 2004 Leadership Awards Benefit will be the culmination of a day's worth of events that will include a press conference announcing the launch of the Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), the release of a new report called "Pregnant Women and Alcohol: The Continuing Epidemic" and the release of a framework for upcoming legislation to combat this problem.
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Binge Drinking Still Up for Women 18-44 - New Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to Combat Epidemic of Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
June 16, 2004 |
Capitol Hill press conference to release new report on alcohol use by women of child-bearing age and to announce the formation of the Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Take Center Stage on Capitol Hill
May 12, 2004 |
WASHINGTON-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) took center stage at the Capitol Hill premiere of the Prism Awards with Law and Order: Special Victims Unit winning an award in the category of Drama Series Episode for Television.
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NOFAS Applauds Maryland Lawmakers for Taking Action
to Combat Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
May 11, 2004 |
ANNAPOLIS, MD-The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) today applauded Maryland lawmakers for taking action to combat fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
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Historic Agreement Heralds New Era for Prevention and
Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
April 15, 2004 |
WASHINGTON-At an historic summit hosted by the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS), national experts-including for the first time representatives from the Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Health Canada-came together to produce and sign onto a unanimous agreement on terminology for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Pregnant Women Who Drink Alcohol Need Treatment, Not Prison
March 23, 2004 |
WASHINGTON-Citing concern that pending laws could open the door for prosecuting women who drink alcohol during pregnancy, the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) today spoke out against the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
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NOFAS Hosts the First Senate Briefing to Increase Awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
February 8, 2004 |
Washington-The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) will form a panel of experts in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to discuss new implications of the disease on our healthcare, educational, and judicial systems.
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Hope for Women in Recovery National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Hosts Summit
September 8, 2003 |
Washington-On September 8 & 9, NOFAS will host a two-day summit at the Wyndham-Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland bringing women in treatment together with addiction and FAS experts, state legislators and state agencies.
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Senator Tom Daschle and Linda Hall Daschle
Host Leadership Awards Benefit for the
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
June 18, 2003 |
Washington, D.C.-The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) will hold its annual Leadership Awards Benefit on Wednesday, June 18, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 101 Constitution Avenue NW on Capitol Hill.
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